AIWB uncomfortable when seated?

[Gio]

I find if the AIWB holster rides too low it can be uncomfortable sitting. I carry mine (JM) on typically the highest ride setting that it comes with and find it's not uncomfortable. Bending over to tie a shoe is a different story, but at least you don't have to do that all the time.

[ubervic]

I'm short and stocky---5' 7", 185 lbs.

I can carry G17 all day in total comfort, no matter whether it's walking, sitting, driving, etc. The only action that is slightly limiting or uncomfortable is reaching down to tie my shoes. That's it. Really.

With the right holster and fitment, including some trial & error, most people are fine with it.

[theJanitor]

Sitting was the most uncomfortable for me. When I'm active, it posed no problems, but I sit at a desk for many hours a day. A generous foam pad (that extends beyond the edges of the holster) on a long holster made it work for me. I'm running JM or SME in G34/5" Gov't lengths.

ETA: My dad bod measures 5'10"/200lb/46R

[DamnYankee]

I carry either a G19 in a T-Rex Sidecar or a Walther PPS M2 in a Tier 1 Axis Slim held up by a Blue Alpha Gear low profile EDC belt. I have no issues while sitting with either setup. AIWB comfort has a lot to do with body type. Some people are just not going to be able to pull it off as well as others just because of how their built. A proper purpose built AIWB holster and a proper gun belt is also imperative.

[Hizzie]

My question is pretty much stated above. I see pictures of folks with their AIWB holster setup, but they are always standing when the pic is taken. So if you have a pistol that is 3.5" to 4" in barrel length, how comfortable or uncomfortable is when seated. I love the concept, the firearm is handy to get to. But sitting and standing are two different things, and I am just looking for feedback from those folks that use this setup.....particularly comfort from seated position. Thanks in advance!

No issues with quality holsters. Not just seated but throughout range of motion.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XEn1oedewlo

[Prdator]

Done properly AIWB is The most comfortable to carry a gun seated... period really

A lot of factors go into this

body type
holster
belt tension
Cant
Ride height
holster width
holster length ( longer is normally better)
pant fit
waist height
shirt fit
etc..

If only someone taught a AIWB class.... OH wait.. LOL

[JAH 3rd]

Thanks to all who replied with their perspective from personal experiences.

[JAD]

180#, 5'9", 32" waist, 40 reg. No issues with a Commander or G17. I haven't found the right holster for a government model yet. Leather holsters are much better than plastic for me. If I'm going to be seated for a while I usually have to run my hand behind the butt to get it out from under my ribs.

[HCountyGuy]

Oddly enough I’ve been experiencing more discomfort standing versus sitting. Usually it’s the foam wedge giving me issues in that I feel it somewhat dig in to my leg. It does sometimes become uncomfortable in lengthy drives, but otherwise despite bending, squatting and all sorts of physical activity no problems. Until I’m standing or walking normally.

[jwperry]

As others have mentioned, a good belt is necessary and it is dependent on the size of the pistol.

I find G17/P226 sized holsters to be most comfortable and will frequently use the full size holster to accommodate a compact G19/P229 sized pistol. I normally carry with a WML, so the Inforce APL gets most my $$ because the size is so similar to the G17/P226 so the holster footprint stays the same. I try to have the holster set to ride as high as it will go, to me this gives enough below the belt so that it doesn't tip over when seated and having my gut pushing against it as well as enough to draw efficiently.

That sized holster doesn't interfere with the family jewels and normally tucks in between my leg and open area while seated or just above.